A group of academics, professionals and civil society members has strongly condemned what they describe as a vicious smear campaign and personalised attacks targeting Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has placed the country on high alert as a low-pressure area develops in the Bay of Bengal, with emergency operations ready for rescue and evacuation if needed.

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that information uncovered during investigations suggests that Pulasthini Mahendran, also known as Sarah Jasmine and linked to the 2019 Easter attacks, is not dead.

A seaplane preparing to land crashed into the Gregory’s Lake in Nuwara Eliya this afternoon (07).

To the Opposition - It is with a certain sense of humour that I have been patiently watching your remarks before the media in recent days, as well as in Parliament, where collectively you have been calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Harini

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his son, Jerome Kenneth Fernando, face charges of abetting the criminal misuse of government property and misappropriation of government funds. The case, reported yesterday (05), involves allegations that they pr

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the purchase of 350 housing units at the ‘Harbour View Residencies’ project in Colombo 13 for officers serving in the Sri Lanka Police.

The government has focused attention to formulate a mechanism to introduce a system where private sector employees who are entitled to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) to receive the fund as a pension rather than receiving the EPF in one payment

Sri Lanka has set a target of securing 350,000 foreign employment opportunities in 2026, aiming to build on a record-breaking financial performance in 2025, where workers’ remittances reached an estimated US$ 7.8 billion.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after a fraudulent company defrauded depositors of more than Rs. 17 million by misusing the CSE’s name and logo.

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, who were arrested this morning, were remanded till January 9 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court today.

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (05) in connection with an ongoing investigation.

While Sri Lanka has managed to push its Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) slightly atop the billion dollar mark in 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) policies have put the country in a bind in having polices, particularly when it comes to ta

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the internal committee appointed to review the controversial Grade 6 textbook module has submitted its report.

A 27-year-old private airline employee has been arrested by the Katunayake Airport Customs officials for allegedly bringing in jewellery and gold biscuits worth over Rs. 40 million into the country.

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated at Cinnamon Life - The City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition. Now in its 33rd edition, the exhibition opens with a bold, future-focused visio

The U.S. struck Venezuela overnight and captured its long-serving President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump said early on Saturday after months of pressuring him over accusations of drug-running and illegitimacy in power.

Continuing the gun-related violence that plagued Sri Lanka throughout 2025, the New Year began with a fatal shooting allegedly linked to rival underworld groups.

Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has issued a legal notice seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages from YouTube content creator Dharmasri Kariyawasam, alleging that false and misleading content was circulated linking the Minister to the importation of a

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) requesting an electricity tariff revision for the first quarter of 2026. The proposal seeks an 11.57% increase in electricity charges.

Despite the lapse of almost one year after signing the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding), the proposed US $ 3.7 billion investment by Sinopec is yet to see the light of day.

Nearly 40 per cent of the Kadawatha–Mirigama stretch of the Central Expressway has been completed so far, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today.

The restoration work on the Yaka Palama, popularly known as the Devil’s Bridge in Peradeniya, is expected to be completed within the next two to three months, Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) Engineer Mihira Gunasena said.

After months of highlighting concerns expressed by the tri-forces over the deteriorating fleet of the air force, army and navy, steps have finally been taken to modernise and upgrade the aircraft fleet of the Sri Lanka Air Force following severe shor

Sri Lanka’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) has blocked access to a website that was referenced in a Grade 6 English language module, following mounting public concern over its inclusion in printed school learning material.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) budget was approved today by a majority of two votes.

A significant number of police officers and security forces personnel are addicted to drugs, a recent survey conducted by the Police Narcotics Bureau has found

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today met UNP seniors to discuss the challenges facing the nation.

Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), police said.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has initiated an investigation into the alleged assets of six ministers of the current NPP government under the Money Laundering Act, according to a letter from it.